Standing Quad Stretch
Instructions
- Stand with your feet hip distance apart
- Place your left hand onto a wall or chair for balance
- Reach behind your back and grab the top of your left foot with your right hand
- Keeping your knees together, gently pull your left foot up towards your buttocks
- You may feel a stretch in the front of your thigh (quadriceps)
- Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds
- Release the stretch and repeat on the other side
Benefits
- Quadriceps: This stretch helps to reduce muscle tightness, improve circulation, and increase flexibility in the muscles of the front of the thigh.
- Knees: This stretch helps to reduce tension in the knee joint and ligaments, allowing for more efficient movement and improved range of motion.
- Hips: This stretch helps to loosen tightness in the hip flexors and improve range of motion, which can help to reduce lower back pain.
- Core Muscles: This stretch helps to strengthen the core muscles of the abdomen and lower back, improving posture and stability.
- Calves: This stretch helps to reduce tension in the calf muscles, increasing flexibility and reducing the risk of injury.